Saturday 4 June 2011

How has the Technology in cricket changed in the past 50 years?

I am doing a School Assignent on Technology in Cricket and one of the Focus Questions I have is how has Technology changed in the past 50 years? can some1 please give me a detailed Answer??|||snikko: This technology uses sound waves indicate sharp waves for ball hitting hard objects like a bat and a more flatt wave for the ball hitting softer objects like the body or pads.





Hot Spot: Is a thermal imaging camera that shows hot spots of where the ball hits (developed by the military)





Hawkeye: Can project the predicted path of the ball to aid 3rd umpires in leg before wicket appeals.





super slow motion cameras : This technology aids with line calls in run outs and stumpings and doubtful catches.





appeal system: This new appeal system designed to negate umpire error (Brisbane test match now).





Gear improvements: New materials mean better and more streamlined helmets, pads, protective gear and also clothing, new clothing materials designed to draw sweat from the body and keep the wearer cooler in the hot weather





Stump camera: Gives the viewer a ground eye view of pitch





stump mike: lets spectators hear what%26#039;s going on, also picks up some of the abuse players throw at each other to aid hearings for reprimanded players|||They used to sell only fish and chips at the cricket,now you can get kebabs!|||Television


Lights (night cricket)


Camera angles


Stump Cam


Beaver Cam


Snickos


Crickos


Jackos


Flippos